Marzen / Oktoberfest

Marzens originated in Bavaria, Germany and were traditionally brewed in the Spring (March) to close out the cool weather brewing season before the coming hot summer months could spoil beer. During the summer, these beers were cellared in cold caves and later brought out with the cooler weather for Autumn festivals, including the renowned Oktoberfest in late September. Marzens are an adaptation of the Vienna style lager with higher malt depth (sometimes light sweetness), typically higher alcohol levels, and noticeable but low hop bitterness. They are golden-amber to deep copper in color and emphasize bready, biscuity, and lightly toasted malt flavors.

	Beer | Location	Reviews	Score
	Blue Star Autumnfest TX, United States	1	2.950
	Monterey Coast Oktoberfest CA, United States	1	2.900
	Vendia Efterårsbryg Denmark	1	3.000
	Railway City Hoptoberfest Canada	1	2.975
	Bridge Brew Works Oktoberfest WV, United States	1	2.875
	Nickel Brook Bavarian Red Lager Marzenbier Canada	1	3.125
	Revolution Oktoberfest Revolution IL, United States	1	3.100
	Noble Pig Oktoberfest Beer Canada	1	3.000
	Depot Street Oktoberfest TN, United States	1	3.225
	Calfkiller Oktober Surprize TN, United States	1	3.175
	Hop Alley Oktoberfest GA, United States	1	3.175
	Oskar Blues Don’t Beer the Reaper CO, United States	1	3.025
	Schwanenbräu Burgebrach Hubertus Germany	1	3.000
	Herbsthäuser Weihnachtsbier Germany	1	3.050
	Irlbacher Exzellent Spezialbier Germany	1	2.950
	Taft's Masskrug OH, United States	1	3.225
	Vendia Vendelbo Bajer 7 Denmark	1	3.050
	Printer's Ale Monoprint GA, United States	1	3.200
	Becher Bräu Spezial 205 Germany	1	3.125
	Becher Bräu Volksfestbier Germany	1	3.000